Big Flats School

Summary:

Big Flats School is an elementary school serving 388 students in grades PK-4 in the Horseheads Central School District in New York. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, African American, and multiracial students.

Big Flats School has consistently performed above the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency for grades 3 and 4. In 2022-2023, 4th-grade students had 55.93% proficiency in ELA and 67.24% proficiency in Math, outperforming the district and state. However, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was lower than the district and state averages, while its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was higher. The school has ranked in the top half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking of 1067 out of 2439 schools (top 44%) in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools in the Horseheads Central School District, Big Flats School has similar racial demographics and academic performance, with some variations. For example, Gardner Road Elementary School has a higher percentage of Asian students and a higher 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate.

While Big Flats School has performed well overall, it faces some challenges. The school's performance for White students and students of low socioeconomic status has been in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, and its performance for special education students has been particularly low, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools in 2022-2023. The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,285 in 2019-2020 to $14,576 in 2022-2023, and a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, indicating a potential increase in resources and support for students. Continued investment and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these areas of concern and ensure that all students at Big Flats School have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 543 Maple St
       Big Flats, NY  14814


(607) 739-6373

District: Horseheads Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1067th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,576 Help


Students who attend Big Flats School usually attend:

Middle:    Horseheads Intermediate School
    Horseheads Middle School
High:    Horseheads Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Flats School ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Horseheads Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Flats School is 13.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Flats School is $14,576, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Horseheads Central School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Big Flats School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Flats School 1067th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Big Flats School in the ranking list.)

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Horseheads Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Horseheads Central School District 440th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Flats School

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Rank History for all students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.40 724th 2206 67.2%
2007 65.95 901st 2219 59.4%
2008 57.52 1174th 2227 47.3%
2009 68.61 770th 2257 65.9%
2010 74.63 538th 2263 76.2%
2011 69.84 698th 2286 69.5%
2012 66.71 816th 2320 64.8%
2013 69.10 632nd 2325 72.8%
2014 74.71 530th 2345 77.4%
2015 80.58 391st 2352 83.4%
2016 63.76 802nd 2366 66.1%
2017 73.16 566th 2386 76.3%
2018 71.74 618th 2395 74.2%
2019 78.98 445th 2413 81.6%
2021 62.28 797th 2201 63.8%
2022 56.82 998th 2434 59.0%
2023 53.76 1067th 2439 56.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.59 664th 1941 65.8%
2019 58.55 485th 1859 73.9%
2022 32.63 1413th 2031 30.4%
2023 26.34 1608th 2016 20.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.03 1009th 2045 50.7%
2019 67.19 512th 2032 74.8%
2021 50.31 781st 1678 53.5%
2022 38.61 1271st 2099 39.4%
2023 39.80 1178th 2041 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 470th 2338 79.9%
2019 71.64 605th 2357 74.3%
2021 59.13 759th 1955 61.2%
2022 57.65 971st 2401 59.6%
2023 45.00 1292nd 2403 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.75 718th 2340 69.3%
2019 84.31 292nd 2358 87.6%
2021 60.71 745th 1961 62.0%
2022 54.62 1027th 2400 57.2%
2023 62.13 855th 2400 64.4%
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Rank History for White students at Big Flats School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.94 416th 1338 68.9%
2021 43.81 737th 1224 39.8%
2022 37.01 931st 1399 33.5%
2023 34.61 921st 1337 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Big Flats School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 585 4 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1990 574 4 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 551 4 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 563 6 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 542 6 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 534 5 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 487 7 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 487 7 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 473 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 428 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1999 458 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 447 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 435 8 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 419 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 419 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 320 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 329 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 324 2 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 308 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 351 5 15 9 0 n/a n/a 1 381
2009 363 6 16 6 2 n/a n/a 3 396
2010 374 7 15 6 2 n/a n/a 5 409
2011 384 7 18 5 2 0 6 0 422
2012 382 7 12 6 1 2 12 0 422
2013 389 3 13 12 2 2 16 0 437
2014 374 4 10 10 0 0 18 0 416
2015 330 4 12 12 0 0 16 0 374
2016 343 5 12 12 0 0 15 0 387
2017 331 5 7 14 0 0 11 0 368
2018 340 8 9 8 0 0 12 0 377
2019 334 5 8 9 0 0 10 0 366
2020 331 8 6 9 0 0 8 0 362
2021 290 5 6 13 0 0 9 0 323
2022 313 8 8 17 0 0 12 0 358
2023 340 4 7 19 0 0 18 0 388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Flats School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 604 35.7 16.9 n/a
1990 590 36.8 16.0 n/a
1991 566 35.6 15.8 n/a
1992 584 34.3 17.0 n/a
1993 560 30.6 18.3 n/a
1994 553 31.3 17.7 9.6
1995 508 25.5 19.9 14.2
1996 508 25.5 19.9 14.2
1997 488 27.0 18.1 10.7
1998 443 25.2 17.6 16
1999 471 28.5 16.5 8.3
2000 462 27.6 16.7 14.1
2001 451 28.4 15.9 19.3
2002 430 26.1 16.5 17.2
2003 430 26.1 16.5 17.2
2004 326 n/a n/a n/a
2005 337 23.2 14.5 19.9
2006 342 22.0 15.5 21.9
2007 331 22.0 15.0 21.5
2008 381 22.0 17.3 20.3
2009 396 28.0 14.1 21.1
2010 409 29.0 14.1 22.5
2011 422 30.8 13.6 17.1
2012 422 27.0 15.6 15.6
2013 437 29.0 15.0 15.6
2014 416 25.0 16.6 19.5
2015 374 25.0 14.9 22.2
2016 387 24.0 16.1 21.7
2017 368 28.0 13.1 23.1
2018 377 28.0 13.4 28.1
2019 366 29.0 12.6 28.7
2020 362 24.0 15.0 27.3
2021 323 26.5 12.1 30
2022 358 26.3 13.6 27.4
2023 388 27.8 13.9 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Flats School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 604 35.7 16.9 n/a
1990 590 36.8 16.0 n/a
1991 566 35.6 15.8 n/a
1992 584 34.3 17.0 n/a
1993 560 30.6 18.3 n/a
1994 553 31.3 17.7 9.6
1995 508 25.5 19.9 14.2
1996 508 25.5 19.9 14.2
1997 488 27.0 18.1 10.7
1998 443 25.2 17.6 16
1999 471 28.5 16.5 8.3
2000 462 27.6 16.7 14.1
2001 451 28.4 15.9 19.3
2002 430 26.1 16.5 17.2
2003 430 26.1 16.5 17.2
2004 326 n/a n/a n/a
2005 337 23.2 14.5 19.9
2006 342 22.0 15.5 21.9
2007 331 22.0 15.0 21.5
2008 381 22.0 17.3 20.3
2009 396 28.0 14.1 21.1
2010 409 29.0 14.1 22.5
2011 422 30.8 13.6 17.1
2012 422 27.0 15.6 15.6
2013 437 29.0 15.0 15.6
2014 416 25.0 16.6 19.5
2015 374 25.0 14.9 22.2
2016 387 24.0 16.1 21.7
2017 368 28.0 13.1 23.1
2018 377 28.0 13.4 28.1
2019 366 29.0 12.6 28.7
2020 362 24.0 15.0 27.3
2021 323 26.5 12.1 30
2022 358 26.3 13.6 27.4
2023 388 27.8 13.9 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Big Flats School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201499.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201598.9%0.3%0.0%98.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%99.4%99.2%
201698.9%0.3%0.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.9%
201797.9%0.6%0.6%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%
201899.1%0.6%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.5%98.8%98.5%
202098.8%0.0%99.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Flats School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (7.5%) $10,603 (92.5%) $11,457
2020 $900 (8.8%) $9,385 (91.2%) $10,285
2021 $1,323 (10.5%) $11,319 (89.5%) $12,642
2022 $1,110 (9.1%) $11,151 (91.0%) $12,260
2023 $947 (6.5%) $13,629 (93.5%) $14,576

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Flats School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1067th of 2439 Elementary schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Flats School)5330.2
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horseheads Central School District)5436.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Big Flats School)7552.8
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Horseheads Central School District)6456.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Flats School)7055.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horseheads Central School District)5450
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Big Flats School)8667.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade Math (Horseheads Central School District)6454.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366388
 6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic919
 111.1%
Pacific Islander00
White334340
 1.8%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%30.2%
 1.5%


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Big Flats School ranks 1067th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Big Flats School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Big Flats School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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